Join us for an enlightening evening at the 2024 Gordon Hirabayashi Annual Lecture featuring Pamela Sugiman, Dean of Arts at Toronto Metropolitan University. Topic: “Deep and Profound Memories: Japanese Canadians, Race and the Second World War Internment” Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Telus Centre, Room 150, University of Alberta North Campus...
Community Fund 2 Launches Community Projects and Infrastructure The $14 million Community Fund addresses the enduring intergenerational impact that BC government actions had on the Japanese Canadian community, investing in the future of the community by allocating funds to six project streams: community projects, arts, sports, scholarships, infrastructure, and intergenerational wellness. Community Fund 1 is...
On August 6th, we gathered to remember and reflect on the profound impacts of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This solemn day reminds us of the urgent need for peace and the importance of working together towards a world free of nuclear weapons. The National Association of Japanese Canadians was honored to participate...Continue reading
Join Us at COPANI PARAGUAY 2024! Discover the vibrant culture of Asunción and connect with delegates from across the globe. We can’t wait to see you there! We are pleased to share the official invitation to the XXI COPANI PARAGUAY 2024, scheduled from September 6th to 8th, 2024, in Asunción. The Delegates’ Assembly will be...Continue reading
In 2024, the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) is looking at geographic locations where Japanese Canadians lived after migrating to Canada, since the 1800s, and where they were interned/incarcerated in 1942. We respectfully acknowledge the ancestral and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples who are the traditional keepers of the lands and waters. The Story...Continue reading
I am Jon Sasaki, a Toronto-based Yonsei artist, currently working on a temporary public art project commissioned by the City of Vancouver. The work is scheduled to be installed in October 2024 at Hastings Park in Vancouver, home of the Pacific National Exhibition that was the site of the incarceration of 8000 Japanese Canadians during...
Celebrating Impact! Check out these amazing projects supported by the Community Fund, highlighting the dedication and diversity of the Japanese Canadian community. From arts to education, these initiatives are making a real difference! Discover more on the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society website. https://jclegacies.com/community-fund-showcase-1/ Discover more on the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society website. https://jclegacies.com/community-fund-showcase-1/Continue reading
2024年、全米日系カナダ人協会(NAJC)は、1800年代以降カナダに移住した日系カナダ人が住んでいた場所、そして1942年に抑留／強制収容された場所を地理的に調査します。私たちは、土地と水の伝統的な守護者である先住民族の先祖伝来の領土と未割譲の領土を敬意を持って尊重します。
Spend a memorable weekend in New Denver featuring: Exciting Taiko Drum Performances Dynamic Martial Arts Demonstrations Community Baseball Tournament Inspiring Live Poetry Readings Informative Site Tours Special Dinner Event Mark your calendars! For more details, check out www.nikkeimemorial.ca Celebrate With Us! 30th Anniversary Celebrations : June 22 & 23, 2024